Recommended Reading List From The California Association of Tactical Officers

Sid Heal, acting in his capacity as California Association of Tactical Officers president, recently solicited input from numerous tactical science experts to compile a reading list for SWAT team commanders. After numerous edits and revisions, the following 12 have books were identified. Sid was clear to state that this is a living list. Many fine books did not make the cut as it was being edited down to a manageable number. The number 12 was selected because that would equate to one book a month.
Some of these books have already been referenced on previous posts on this page. The complete list, with links to its location on Amazon. com are as follows: